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Disco Funk Pop
Nile Rodgers
Chic / Solo
The Hitmaker. His unique 'chucking' strumming style and sophisticated chord voicings defined the sound of disco and produced some of the biggest hits in history.
3 Eras
12 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
Bright, percussive, and incredibly tight. The 'chucking' 16th note strumming style on a hardtail Stratocaster, typically played into a clean Fender amp with light compression.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Chic Era (1977-1983)
1977-1983 4 items
The disco revolution. The 'Hitmaker' Stratocaster straight into a clean Fender amp created the most sampled grooves in history.
2
Producer Era (1983-1990)
1983-1990 4 items
Let's Dance to Like a Virgin. Using the Hitmaker to revitalize the careers of Bowie, Madonna, and Duran Duran.
3
Daft Punk / Modern Era (2013-Present)
2013-Present 4 items
Get Lucky. Bringing the classic funk sound back to the charts with Daft Punk and a revitalized Chic.